The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
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Batavia , Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Houghton Mifflin, 1985. 1st Edition Later Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 1 corner bumped. Signed on Title page. 39th printing.
Synopsis
The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as a Oscar nominated live-action motion-capture film in 2004. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Windy City Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003605
- Title
- The Polar Express
- Author
- Chris Van Allsburg
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition Later Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1985
- Pages
- 32
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